Sophie Lips

Clinical Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy

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Available for new clients
Free 20-Minute Discovery Call Available
As a Clinical Psychologist (DE/ENG), I am committed to supporting you in overcoming life's challenges and create lasting change.

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Cologne, GermanyAvailable online and via text
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated720+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

I’m a Clinical Psychologist based in Cologne, Germany, with a strong academic foundation (B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology) and a license as a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy. My work focuses on helping individuals navigate intense stress, burnout, anxiety, and panic attacks. But here’s the difference: I don’t just look at what’s going wrong - I help you discover the strengths and resilience already within you.

In addition to my foundational degrees, I have pursued extensive further education and training specifically in the areas of resilience (= the successful adaptation to difficult or challenging events) and stress management. This enables me to offer evidence-based strategies that not only help you cope with stress but also build lasting inner strength. Through this, I can support you in transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth.

My integrative therapy training allows me to draw from a diverse array of therapeutic tools and approaches tailored to your individual needs. This comprehensive training ensures that our work together is not just about addressing immediate issues but also about creating a holistic and personalized path to well-being. My approach combines the best practices from various therapeutic modalities, offering you a well-rounded and flexible framework for achieving lasting positive change.

I speak:

EnglishGerman

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Location:

Cologne, Germany

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and Commitment TherapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
My therapeutic approach focuses on harnessing your inner strengths and building resilience to help you regain balance and improve your overall well-being.

Whether you're feeling stuck in life, overwhelmed and stress, or experience symptoms of anxiety or depression, I offer personalized strategies to help you navigate these challenges. Together, we’ll identify practical tools that foster mental clarity, emotional relief, and long-term resilience, so you can regain control of your life.

Our sessions will focus on solutions, ensuring that you not only address current struggles but also build the confidence and skills to handle future challenges.

Are you ready to create a new path that empowers you to thrive, both mentally and emotionally? I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Experience

720+ sessions on It's Complicated
ADHD diagnostic and psychoeducation @GAM Medical (2024 - today)

Private online practice (2022 - today): www.myselfcarecafe.com

Mental health workshops und webinars (2021 - today)

Research about strengths-building & resilience (2021)

Clinical work @Marienborn - psychiatric outpatient clinic (2020 - 2021)

Education

Licensed Non-Medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy (Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie; 2025)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Training (2025)

Integrative Psychotherapy Training, HPA (2023-2025)

Resilience Training, SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences (2024)

MSc Psychopathology (Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience), Maastricht University (2019-2021)

BSc Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University (2016-2019)

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online
A great opportunity to see if we are a good fit!

Individual Session

€85 50 min Online & Text
Standard sessions include written support.

Insurances

Private PayPrivate InsuranceReimbursement
At a glance
Cologne, GermanyAvailable online and via text
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated720+ sessions on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours

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Next available: May 28